Eggnog Syrup Recipes

Steps:

• For the eggnog: Heat the milk and cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until warm.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light, fluffy and pale in color.
• Temper the egg yolks by adding a couple ladles of the warm milk/cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Add the mixture back to the pot over medium heat. Continue to cook, gently stirring, until thick, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a separate container and chill for at least 1 hour, then stir in the nutmeg.
• For the cocktail: When ready to serve, add the maple syrup and crushed gingersnaps to separate small plates. Run the rim of each martini glass in the maple syrup, then dip the rim in the crushed gingersnaps.
• For each drink, pour 3/4 cup of the eggnog into a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 ounces of the bourbon. Shake vigorously, then pour into the prepared glass. Sprinkle over a little nutmeg and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the egg nog and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-quarter, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter to melt.
• Serve warm as a topping for pancakes, French toast or waffles.

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat, then add the sugar and eggnog. Whisk together and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and baking soda if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.